二月 20, 2019

February is American Heart Month in the U.S., a national initiative to raise awareness of and encourage heart-healthy behaviors. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women, with about 610,000 people dying every year. That’s 1 in every 4 deaths. Coronary heart disease is the most common type, with 370,000 deaths, and 735,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack each year – one person every 40 seconds. And heart disease is estimated to cost more than $200 billion in the United States annually. But the numbers don’t necessarily have to be this bad. With these sobering statistics, clearly, it’s important to prioritize your heart and adopt healthy habits, like a nutritious diet and regular exercise. Here is some information about cardiovascular disease and tips on how to improve heart health. Types of Heart Disease While most people think of heart disease as heart attacks, there are actually several types of cardiovascular disease. Here are some common definitions from WebMD:

1. Coronary artery (or heart) disease (CAD), happens when the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart become blocked, which leads to reduced blood flow and oxygen to the heart.

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二月 14, 2019

Elliptical trainers are some of the most popular pieces of exercise equipment – and for good reason. They provide low-impact, total-body workouts for beginners to athletes – without all the pounding on your body. And they offer a wide variety of programs, typically with different resistance levels, so you can take on a HIIT session one day and a less intense steady-state program the next. Speaking of HIIT, it’s everywhere. That’s because research continues to show that you can get greater ROI from HIIT in terms of calorie burn, metabolism boost and overall conditioning – all in less time than a steady-state workout. With these great benefits, it’s easy to opt for HIIT every workout. But many HIIT routines also subject the body to repetitive impact, which can lead to fatigue, burnout or injuries. So it is recommended that exercisers do NOT do HIIT every day. A great option for HIIT or simply interval training is the elliptical, which delivers intensity without stressful impact. Try the workouts on the machine you use at the gym or home, or read on for some recommendations on elliptical interval training on Octane Fitness’ popular models. Elliptical Interval Training

1. Interval training – Choose Random or Custom Interval workouts for various resistance levels and challenges.

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